The effect of training monotony on sensitivity to potential training strain among elite Malaysian rugby players
<p>The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity of a potential to strain</p><p>measure to acute training load accumulated over the weeks, during a competitive</p><p>period among Malaysia Rugby (MR) players. Twenty-eig...
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| Language: | eng |
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2022
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| Summary: | <p>The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity of a potential to strain</p><p>measure to acute training load accumulated over the weeks, during a competitive</p><p>period among Malaysia Rugby (MR) players. Twenty-eight (n=28) elite Malaysia</p><p>Rugby 15's players completed eight-weeks training program [six weeks of intensive</p><p>training (IT) and two weeks of reduced training (RT)]. During the process, Bronco</p><p>speed-endurance test were administered at before (TO), after (T1), and after the RT</p><p>(T2) phase. The sessions Rating of Perceived Exertion (SRPE) was used to quantify</p><p>the perceived training load and strain during each training session. Wellness</p><p>questionnaire was used to determine player's daily wellness level. Results showed that</p><p>higher Acute-Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) during first and second week of</p><p>training, and slightly reduced before entering pre competition phase and its followings</p><p>week (competition phase). Bronco test result indicated significant improvement</p><p>starting from the first week of training, fourth week of training, before entering</p><p>competition phase and sixth week of training (competition phase). Cumulatively,</p><p>moderate level of wellness recorded among all players during the whole duration of</p><p>training program. Findings of this study suggested ACWR can be used successfully as</p><p>a load-monitoring tool in assisting training load and strain monitoring and</p><p>modification among elite national rugby players. This allows for the training program</p><p>to be adjusted from time to time, and finally allows for performance improvement as</p><p>indicated by the Bronco test results, with reduced risk of injury. In conclusion, the</p><p>study has provided evidence of effectiveness of sRPE and ACWR as monitoring and</p><p>performance enhancement tool for strength and conditioning coach, helping coaches</p><p>to avoid overreaching or overtraining. Future studies were suggested to include</p><p>medical personnel and their medical monitoring devices in synchronization with</p><p>strength and conditioning coachs load monitoring and programming, allowing for a</p><p>more detailed biofeedback.</p> |
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